Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver, whose contract expires in less than two weeks, is attracting attention for coaching spots around the league. Sources indicate Tarver could be a defensive coordinator on a new head coach's staff.

Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver, quarterbacks coach John Defilippo and defensive line coach Terrell Williams could be leaving the team this offseason. Texas A&M was pursuing Tarver before going in another direction. Defilippo has been connected with the offensive coordinator job at Pittsburgh, while Williams has reportedly taken the same job with Florida.

Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver gave officials the middle finger during the third quarter of the 21-18 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 27 and was caught swearing on camera while making a gesture many consider obscene. Tarver was upset over a penalty originally assessed to CB Mike Jenkins. Jenkins was flagged for hitting a defenseless receiver after using force to dislodge the football, but the penalty was eventually rescinded. The coaching staff was irate at the time and Tarver broke out the middle finger.

Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen is unlikely to be fired between now and the end of the season, although there is a slight possibility he could be relieved of his duties in the offseason. Offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and defensive coordinator Jason Tarver, however, are more likely to be let go.